Overview
- Morocco beat the Netherlands on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Monterrey, winning the shootout 3-2 and knocking Oranje out of the World Cup round of 16.
- Cody Gakpo scored for the Netherlands in the 72nd minute and played despite the recent death of his unborn son, an emotional moment widely noted after the match.
- Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen made several crucial saves during the game but inadvertently deflected a saved penalty into his own net during the shootout.
- Bondscoach Ronald Koeman's surprise 5-defender, 5-2-3 selection that left Tijjani Reijnders out was widely criticized after the team produced little attacking threat and were largely dominated by Morocco.
- Three Dutch takers—Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber and Crysencio Summerville—missed penalties, fueling debate about the team's recurring struggles from the spot and prompting Koeman to say he will reflect on his future.